Summary: Most of Peru's coast is turning to dry desert because global warming is causing its tropical glaciers to melt; a source fresh water for millions.
With the goal to fix Peru's water problem, the Olmos Irrigation Project is working in a pipe through the Andes Mountains. The pipe should carry water
destined for the Amazon over to dry deserts on Peru's coast. By 2015, enough water to fill up 160,000 Olympic-sized pools can start moving through
the mountain. The point is to turn Peru's dry areas to gardens of food like sugar cane, avocado, and passion fruit. Although the project would provide
many jobs for people, it might ruin surrounding environments or the whole system might not work at all. The Olmos Irrigation Project could completely
crash and ruin the environment, or it could help decrease global warming and Peru's severe water problems.
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Man on the Raft
Through the river an oxen pulls
A raft connected to a rope follows
As a man stands on the raft the wind blows
The scenery melts in the horizon and fades.
Picture on page 188 in the history textbook (left picture)
I like your last line. Good poem. Mr. Chester
Snow Life is snow. Days are snowflakes Melting on your tongue Or biting your toes. Through the snow You may follow footprints Or dig your own path. Sometimes you fall. But you must carry on Because soon It will melt away To start a new day. picture from: askville.amazon.com
Silvia Kacic English/ History 3*/ 4*Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) is considered as one of the most important scientists in history because of his discovery of penicillin, the drug that has saved many lives. Growing up on a farm in Scotland, Alexander observed and learned from nature. At the age of 14 he moved to London to attend a Polytechnic School. Later on, he went to St. Mary’s Medical School and he stayed there to work as a bacteriologist his entire career. During World War l, Alexander Fleming specialized in the treatment of wounds by antiseptics, making some important discoveries.
Fleming was always busy trying to find a chemical substance which would destroy infectious bacteria and not harm tissues or weaken body defenses. In 1928, while cleaning up some dishes, Alexander Fleming made his biggest discovery. Several dishes were covered with bacteria, but one dish, with mold on it, had a different look. The bacteria around the mold were killed. Fleming discovered that the mold belonged to the penicillin family and was later called penicillium notatum. Alexander Fleming received the Noble Prize in medicine and was said to be a hero who saved many lives. “No man, except Einstein in another field, and before him Pasteur, has had a more profound influence on the contemporary history of the human race.” –Andre Maurois Excellent work. Your poem is terrific! 4's. Mr. Chester
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Article: Peru: Ambitious plan to drill through Andes to water desert
Link: http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=107778
Summary: Most of Peru's coast is turning to dry desert because global warming is causing its tropical glaciers to melt; a source fresh water for millions.
With the goal to fix Peru's water problem, the Olmos Irrigation Project is working in a pipe through the Andes Mountains. The pipe should carry water
destined for the Amazon over to dry deserts on Peru's coast. By 2015, enough water to fill up 160,000 Olympic-sized pools can start moving through
the mountain. The point is to turn Peru's dry areas to gardens of food like sugar cane, avocado, and passion fruit. Although the project would provide
many jobs for people, it might ruin surrounding environments or the whole system might not work at all. The Olmos Irrigation Project could completely
crash and ruin the environment, or it could help decrease global warming and Peru's severe water problems.
Man on the Raft
Through the river an oxen pulls
A raft connected to a rope follows
As a man stands on the raft the wind blows
The scenery melts in the horizon and fades.
Picture on page 188 in the history textbook (left picture)
I like your last line. Good poem. Mr. Chester
Snow
Life is snow.
Days are snowflakes
Melting on your tongue
Or biting your toes.
Through the snow
You may follow footprints
Or dig your own path.
Sometimes you fall.
But you must carry on
Because soon
It will melt away
To start a new day.
picture from: askville.amazon.com
Silvia Kacic
English/ History
3*/ 4*Alexander Fleming
Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) is considered as one of the most important scientists in history because of his discovery of penicillin, the drug that has saved many lives. Growing up on a farm in Scotland, Alexander observed and learned from nature. At the age of 14 he moved to London to attend a Polytechnic School. Later on, he went to St. Mary’s Medical School and he stayed there to work as a bacteriologist his entire career. During World War l, Alexander Fleming specialized in the treatment of wounds by antiseptics, making some important discoveries.
Fleming was always busy trying to find a chemical substance which would destroy infectious bacteria and not harm tissues or weaken body defenses. In 1928, while cleaning up some dishes, Alexander Fleming made his biggest discovery. Several dishes were covered with bacteria, but one dish, with mold on it, had a different look. The bacteria around the mold were killed. Fleming discovered that the mold belonged to the penicillin family and was later called penicillium notatum. Alexander Fleming received the Noble Prize in medicine and was said to be a hero who saved many lives. “No man, except Einstein in another field, and before him Pasteur, has had a more profound influence on the contemporary history of the human race.” –Andre Maurois
Excellent work. Your poem is terrific! 4's. Mr. Chester
Source:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Sir_Alexander_Fleming.aspx